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Mentioned in 39 episodes

The grapes of wrath

Book • 1939
Published in 1939, 'The Grapes of Wrath' is a powerful and poignant novel by John Steinbeck.

It tells the story of the Joad family, Oklahoma tenant farmers who are forced to leave their home after the devastating effects of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression.

The novel follows their arduous journey along Route 66 to California, where they face numerous hardships, including poverty, exploitation, and the loss of family members.

The book explores themes of family, survival, and the struggle for human dignity in the face of overwhelming adversity.

It also delves into the broader social and economic issues of the time, highlighting the conflict between the powerful and the powerless.

Steinbeck's work is known for its vivid portrayal of the human condition and its impact on American literature and society.

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Mentioned in 39 episodes

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David Rosenthal
in the context of the Great Depression and its impact on the Midwest farming community.
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Ed Ruscha
as he identified with it after moving from Oklahoma to California.
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Jennifer Kavanagh
as one of her two all-time favorite books.
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Ben Shapiro
as a famous socialistic novel about why government needed to care for people during the Great Depression.
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Cole Escola
when reminiscing about their first paying acting job.
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Adam Conover
as an example of a book that captured a moment of economic hardship in America.
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when discussing how California is portrayed in rock music.
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Melvyn Bragg
in reference to the continuing problems of rural poverty in America during the 1930s.
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Anya Steinberg
when discussing Route 66 and the Dust Bowl migration.
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as an example of an author who experienced imposter syndrome while writing a successful book.
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Josh Clark
while discussing the impact of the Dust Bowl on migrant workers.
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Dr. Ken Atchity
as an example used in a writing workshop.
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Allen Levi
as an example of a novel with a poignant ending.
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Jameson Olsen
to illustrate the importance of living in the present moment.
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Mollie Hemingway
in relation to a discussion about the movie 'Christmas Vacation'.
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Eddie Hood
as one of his favorite books, and the starting point for season three of the Read Well Podcast Book Club.
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